Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims perform prayers in Arafat

(15 Jun 2024)
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Namirah Mosque, Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia - 15 June 2024
1. Wide of Namirah Mosque with Pilgrims with UPSOUND of Azan (the call for prayers)
2. Close of minarets
3. Namirah mosque sign with pilgrims in the background
4. Pilgrims holding umbrellas
5. Various of pilgrims praying
6. Wide of Namirah Mosque with Pilgrims
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Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims performed on Saturday the shortened combined prayers of Dhuhr and Asr (noon and afternoon) prayers at Namirah Mosque in Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The majority of the pilgrims performed their prayers carrying umbrellas in open air on the streets around the mosque under a soaring temperature of almost 45 degrees Celsius.
Masses of Muslims gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj.
It's often the most memorable event for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, asking God for mercy, blessings, prosperity and good health. Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth.
It officially started Friday when pilgrims moved from Mecca’s Grand Mosque to Mina, a desert plain just outside the city.
This year, Saudi authorities expected that the number of pilgrims would exceed 2 million, approaching the pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
AP video shot by Bassam Hatoum
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